Before unpacking their bags, many flight attendants perform what they call a “hotel room autopsy,” a quick, six-step safety check to make sure their rooms are safe before settling in. The routine is popular among airline crew members who spend hundreds of nights in hotels each year. It includes everything from checking door locks to … Read more
It took autonomous aviation to new heights…and lengths. A single-engine prop Cessna Caravan soared into the record books after becoming the first autonomous airplane to complete a cross-country flight across the US. “This journey across America offers a glimpse into a new era of aviation,” declared JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and CEO of Joby Aviation, in … Read more
It literally blew up in his face. A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight had to turn back partway across the ocean after a power bank reportedly belonging to the ex-CEO exploded midflight. The backfire occurred while KLM Flight 735 reportedly ferrying 322 passengers from Amsterdam in the Netherlands to the Caribbean Island of Curacao on … Read more
WELLINGTON — Fiji has declared HIV a national crisis after new diagnoses climbed 27% last year, intensifying concern that an epidemic once concentrated among people who inject drugs is spreading more widely through the Pacific island nation. The government said in a statement posted on Facebook that 2,016 people were diagnosed with HIV in 2025 and estimated … Read more
A grieving UK mother has labeled Ryanair “inhumane” after they refused to refund her canceled flight because her teen son passed away a day too early to qualify. “It was like a slap in the face,” Tina McDermont told Kennedy News while recalling the “disgusting” and “petty” move. The 45-year-old civil servant and her husband … Read more
If you can bake it here, you can bake it anywhere. The hotel restaurant is not the last “resort” when dining in the Empire State. Travel + Leisure’s inaugural hospitality rating series “The Checkout” ranked two New York entries among the 25 best new hotel restaurants and bars for 2026. Coincidentally, both of these inn-credible … Read more
A cruise vacation took a frightening turn when a passenger experiencing a medical emergency had to be airlifted recently from a ship sailing near Canada. The passenger was aboard the Celebrity Solstice when additional medical care was needed, prompting a response from the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), according to a news release from Esquimalt Public Affairs … Read more
Americans traveling to Cambodia are facing a new warning from the U.S. State Department as officials flag security and safety risks across parts of the country. The department issued a Level 2 “Exercise Increased Caution” advisory for Cambodia on Sept. 15, citing crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance. Located in Southeast Asia, Cambodia shares borders with Thailand, … Read more
Vegas, maybe! A year after a widely reported decline in tourism, Las Vegas is showing signs of a rebound. According to new data released by travel provider Priceline, Sin City topped a list of most searched destinations, year-over-year, for this month. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture … Read more
Nine in 10 business travelers said their hotel room is the only place they’re truly “off the clock” during a work trip in a recent travel survey. The poll of 2,000 Americans who regularly travel for work found that for today’s business travelers, the hotel room has become more than just a place to sleep … Read more
Frightening footage captured the dramatic moment that passengers screamed in terror as the plane appeared to fall apart during a flight across Iran. The Sepehran Airlines flight had been slated to fly from Mashhad to Kermanshah on September 15, Jam Press reported. However, disaster struck shortly after takeoff, when the Boeing 737 suffered a mechanical … Read more
Can you keep a secret? New York’s stylish speakeasies have stealth appeal and artful drinks. Here’s a look at five new hotspots, from an exclusive East Village gin joint to a clandestine cocktail house in Williamsburg. Prior to the pandemic, the 35th floor of the Mandarin Oriental was already home to two of the city’s … Read more
Talk about a divine renovation. A long-dormant, 95-year-old house of worship in LA’s sophisticated Silver Lake east side enclave has found salvation as Hotel Lucile — a 25-room boutique hideaway opening its heavy timber doors to guests this week. The hotel is located inside the former Bethany Presbyterian Church — and comes complete with stained-glass … Read more
Common courtesy isn’t always plane and simple — especially at 30,000 feet. A New York City tourist is receiving death threats after asking a fellow airline passenger to help lift her heavy luggage into an overhead bin on a recent flight to Hawaii. Her request — and her seatmate’s alleged “rude as f*** response” — … Read more
A traveler may not always be at home or at ease, but in these destinations, feeling unwelcome is underscored. Experts note that what is perceived as all-out rudeness often amounts to cultural differences, a clash rather than intentional cruelty. And that culture clash is equally felt; a poll of European tourism experts found that many … Read more
Major airports across California and the US were hit with severe delays on Friday morning. San Francisco International Airport saw average delays of 45 minutes due to low clouds, according to the FAA. Departures at San Diego International Airport were delayed by nearly an hour due to wind. Sign up for the California Morning Report … Read more
She’s serving up airplane doos and don’t’s. Baby poop particles are the undetectable, undesirable condiments likely contaminating those pretzels, cookies and in-flight bites frequent flyers eat from their tray tables at 30,000 feet, cautions a cabin crew pro. “People change their kids diapers on those tray tables on airplanes; that’s why, as a flight attendant, I don’t … Read more
Frantically dumping out your forgotten water bottle at airport security may soon be a thing of the past. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) might be axing the rule for certain travelers as airport technology continues to update. According to ABC and CBS, some travelers will see new 3-D CT scanners — which may be able … Read more
Tourism officials are asking visitors to steer clear of one of Hawaii’s most picturesque islands as residents and businesses work to recover from the latest tropical storm to thrash the state. Intense wind and surging waves from Hurricane Lowell damaged oceanfront resorts, ripped apart roads and knocked out power early this week on Kauai, known … Read more
The world’s largest airline is delaying its return to this popular travel destination until next year. With persisting conflict in the Middle East, United Airlines, among others, suspended flights to Dubai International Airport back in February. United has now revealed it will not resume direct flights to the popular destination until at least March 2027. … Read more